GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The YWCA in Green Bay continues its mission to eliminate violence through its Week without Violence.
This week, the Green Bay YWCA is putting on events to spread awareness with the hope of ending violence against women and girls.
YWCA executive director and CEO, Amy Schaeuble, says locally in Brown County, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men go through some sort of power and control dynamic with another individual.
“So this week is to raise awareness, provide education, and let them know that there are resources available for individuals to get the help they need,” said Schaeuble.
The YWCA has hosted the annual event for over 20 years. The theme this year is Financial Trauma; from financial abuse to safety and justice.
“We’re really excited because a lot of people don’t talk about this as much, and financial abuse is really a part of a very high percentage of domestic violence cases related to power and control,” said Schaeuble.
The following presentations will occur through the rest of this week. Registration is preferred but walk-ins are welcome.
Wednesday, October 23: Presenting Clara’s Story From A Historical Perspective with Janet Newman – When Janet Newman went to work for the YWCA of Wausau, she didn’t anticipate it would lead to writing a book nearly 30 years later. ‘Letters from Clara: One Intrepid Woman’s Travels on the Eve of War, 1936-1939’, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, tells the story of a woman whose life was profoundly impacted by the YWCA. Janet will describe her adventure in piecing together Clara’s story and learning about the work of the YWCA in the 1920s and 1930s, both locally and globally. Free lunch will be provided from 11-11:45 a.m. Janet’s presentation will be from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Thursday, October 24: Self Defense Workshop with the Green Bay Police Department – Women and girls ages 14 and older are invited to join the Green Bay Police Department as two officers teach how to protect oneself from violence and attacks. The officers will educate participants on how to increase their chances of remaining safe when out and about. One will also learn a few hands on techniques to employ in case of an attack. This session is fun and hands on and runs from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the police department at 307 S. Adams St. Click here to register.
Saturday, October 26: #SelfCareSaturday – Join House of Hope and Advocacy Queen for the Advocacy Self-Defense Boot Camp. A powerful, one-day experience designed to equip participants with the tools and confidence to advocate for themselves or their clients. Whether you’re a community member, a client, or a service provider, you’ll gain practical skills to navigate essential systems and services, empowering you or those you serve to achieve self-sufficiency and independence. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Another way to participate in Week without Violence is by bringing hygiene and laundry products this week at the YWCA. Acceptable items include laundry detergent, dryer sheets, shampoo & conditioner, hand soap, body wash, toothpaste, hairbrushes, women’s deodorant and women’s razors. At the end of the week, all donations will go to House of Hope Green Bay.
You can gets updates throughout the week on the Week without Violence on the YWCA’s Facebook page.
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